Stengthening the Members Committee - The Salamander Society Notes

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Aug 8,1992 - Salt Lake Tribune reports that First
Presidency's spokesman has acknowledged existence of
special "Strengthening the Members Committee" that keeps secret files on church members
regarded as disloyal. Due to publicity on this matter, including
New York Times, Presidency issues statement on 13 Aug. defending organization
of this apostle-directed committee as consistent with God's
commandment to Joseph Smith to gather documentation about non-Mormons
who mob and persecute LDS Church. Presidency lists Apostles James E. Faust and Russell M. Nelson as leading
the committee.

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